Safeguarding Coordinator

Core responsibilities:

• Implementation of Safeguarding Policy/s and Code of Conduct and operationalising strategic plans for mainstreaming safeguarding in the country program
• Awareness raising in the country program on the value of safeguarding and the MSF approach
• Delivering safeguarding and other relevant/associated training to leadership and wider teams
• Providing expert advice and guidance to country teams on developing, implementing and mainstreaming safeguarding

This role works to prevent, mitigate and respond to harm and helps ensure that safeguarding is an active, everyday part of the Médecins Sans Frontières organizational culture, protecting vulnerable populations served by humanitarian medical missions.

Required skills and experience:

• At least two years' experience working in a safeguarding function or in a role with significant safeguarding responsibilities
• Experience in designing and implementing training and awareness raising on safeguarding
• Up to date knowledge of safeguarding legislation, regulations and best practice
• Demonstrated understanding of inclusive practices and promotion of diversity
• Experience dealing with highly sensitive issues
• Excellent communication skills, able to operate with sensitivity and diplomacy
• Ability to work independently and display strong initiative in day-to-day problem solving with limited direction

No compensation, perks, or culture highlights mentioned in the job description.

Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) is an international humanitarian medical organization that provides emergency medical aid to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare.